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Being in a room filled with powerful and strong-minded individuals can be intimidating. You want to make sure that everyone listens to you when you speak. It’s even more difficult when you have to make presentations or argue with someone. Therefore, you have to find a way to look great. It’s easier to convince people to believe what you have to say when you look confident. These are some tricks you might want to use.

Dress like a boss

It doesn’t matter if you’re not the actual boss in the room. You have to look like one. You can make people believe in you if they see you as a person of respect and integrity. Find the best suit in your closet. Fix your hair and make sure you look neat.

Know the details of your presentation 

It’s not enough to know the details of your presentation. You also have to prepare for possible questions. Even if you’re not going to present, you still have to know the agenda of the meeting. It’s the best way for you to stay engaged in the discussion.

Always listen

Even if you don’t seem interested in the discussion or you have no idea what’s going on, you need to focus. Listening helps you understand the presentation and ask questions if necessary. It also establishes a connection between you and the speaker especially if the other people in the room are no longer listening. When it’s your turn to speak, you already have someone who will most likely listen to you. It’s not necessarily a trick, but an emphasis on respect. You can earn people’s respect when you also show respect to them.

Even in a regular discussion, you need to open your ears when others are talking. Don’t dominate the conversation. You might think that you look smart and powerful by talking all the time, but the truth is that you’re only making people hate you.

Grow a beard

It might seem weird, but a beard could work. You look tougher and stronger when you have one. You will capture people’s attention right away. You’re sending a message that you’re someone not to be messed with. You can use beard products to speed up the growth of your beard. Make sure that you regularly trim it, so it won’t look messy.

Learn about current events

In any meeting, the discussion could easily get side-tracked by other matters. Whether it’s the latest in sports or politics, people in the room always have something to say. Therefore, you need to know about what’s going on. Read the latest news on your phone. Form an opinion about these issues. You don’t need to take sides or be combative in your argument. Just find a way to sound smart because you know what’s happening around you.

With these tips, you can impress the people in a meeting room. If you’re pitching a business idea, there’s a strong chance that you can make the investors believe in you. If you’re the boss, you can guarantee that employees will follow your instructions carefully.